John Szwed II is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Merrill from 2011 to 2013. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Clayton Maner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, with six years of industry experience and a Series 66 credential. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, as well as positions at The University of Tennessee, General Dynamics Mission Systems, and Oak Ridge National Lab. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools but does not provide individual security recommendations within its standalone planning services.

Vimal Bisaria is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Morrisville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Mindtree Investment LLC, a real estate venture in Cary, NC. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

William Alexander Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having nine years of industry experience. He joined Edward Jones in 2018 after working at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michael Godwin is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sii and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Godwin serves as a board member of Building People and Communities, a nonprofit focused on supporting individuals on the autism spectrum. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and strategies, and is notable for its large scale and complex affiliate network.

Lawrence Rockwell is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Raymond James and affiliated firms since 2025. His prior work experience includes roles outside of finance, such as at Lowes Companies and Bluewater Waterfront Grill. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses analytical tools and tailored strategies to support client goals and offers specialized services such as municipal advisor support and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Kevin Wagner is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 42 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Nationwide Securities, Nationwide Financial Network, and 1717 Capital Management Company. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President of The Wagner Group Inc., which focuses on insurance and benefits. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and provides access to third-party advisers and proprietary model strategies.

Curtis Brazile is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021. Prior to that, he was employed by Kelly Services, LLC and Enterprise Rent-a-car. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and its use of systematic methodologies and AI-driven research.

Justin Davis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at John Hiester Chevrolet and has background experience in language education. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio construction using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methods. The firm also serves as a commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Steven Mangano is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Fisher Investments with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2005. Fisher Investments serves a global client base including institutional and private clients such as pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management through a centralized investment process that combines quantitative and qualitative research. The firm manages a range of investment mandates and offers sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Daniel Van Hemert is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in the hospitality industry, including roles as a server and bartender at Bombolo, a restaurant in Chapel Hill. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manage funds.

Jacob Samuels is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at Gerson Lehrman Group, Camden Property Trust, and Appalachian State University, among others. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Stephanie Sarkisian is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Covr Financial Technologies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Colin Moor is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. Prior to this, he progressed through several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Workplace Planning Consultant III, II, and I, as well as Workplace Planning Associate, spanning from 2021 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2020 to 2021. His professional experience encompasses financial consulting and workplace planning, focusing on constructing personalized financial plans that address the evolving needs of clients and their families. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, Colin enjoys baseball, football, spending time at the beach, attending social events with friends, and visiting museums.

Angelica Villafana-Maria is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. She has been with Fidelity since 2015, advancing through several roles including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Workplace Planning Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Representative at NCSECU. With over a decade of experience in financial services, Angelica specializes in partnering with individuals and families to develop personalized financial plans that align with their goals. Her approach emphasizes understanding clients' priorities to create strategies that support their financial futures. Outside of her professional work, Angelica enjoys beach activities, spending time with family, and traveling.

Jill Moulson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Merrill for eight years. Outside of her advisory role, she is developing a small business called My Pink Parcel, a subscription service delivering care packages to college students. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Kimberly Swaim is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an administrator and executor for family-related investment matters. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party data.

William Herring is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2021. Prior to that, he held positions at Hog Slat Inc, Southeastern Interiors, and was self-employed for a year. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models, including third-party and proprietary offerings, and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Jacob Mejan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and currently beginning his career in the industry. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he has held positions at Osaic and Steward Wealth Strategies, and has experience teaching at Liberty University and Grace Christian School. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing a network of investment adviser representatives who implement various model portfolios and customized strategies supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Maryanna Johnson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee guidance.